Pharmacist

Responsibilities

• Oversees operations of the Pharmacy department.
• Follows the HealthDirect Standard of Practice to dispense prescriptions.
• Performs all quality assurance steps to insure a technically accurate prescription is dispensed.
• Reports dispensing incidents in a timely manner, in accordance with company guidelines.
• Follows all State and Federal regulations governing the practice of Pharmacy.
• Oversees the initial submission, resubmission and collection of all third party claims.
• Manages and balances the pharmacy inventory to ensure maximum turns while still remaining in-stock for customer needs.
• Insures prescription files and other manual records are maintained in accordance with all state and federal guidelines.
• Ensures outstanding customer service is exhibited by all employees at all times.
• Insures all loss Prevention policies are followed by all employees and reports deviations from said policies to Loss Prevention.
• Oversees the maintenance of the pharmacy department to insure a clean and professional environment.
• Maintains and develops professional relationships with doctors and others in the health service professions.
• Maintains an awareness of developments in the Pharmacy and Health Care Services fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrates them into own practice.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all patient information.
• Facilitates communication between professional staff and pharmacy personnel.
• Work on-call schedule, where applicable.
• Interacts with Facility Manager in the appropriate completion of hiring practices, performance reviews and disciplinary actions of pharmacy department personnel.
• Perform MTM, IMMR, short stay reviews, delivery at discharge, and other clinical functions to support consultant pharmacists and maintain compliance at customer locations.
• Assists in meeting or exceeding budgetary sales guidelines and operating the pharmacy within said guidelines.
• Interface with various auditors and outside agencies, as needed.
• Completes all mandatory and regulatory training programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum: BS or Pharm D degree in Pharmacy.
• Possess and maintain a valid State License and current registration to practice Pharmacy.
• Ability to stand/walk throughout majority of shift.

Job Skills

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Strong Organizational skills.
• Basic keyboarding skills.